From snow to severe cold weather, winter can be pretty harsh on your lawn. Another factor of winter that can damage your lawn is salt. We use salt to melt the snow to prevent hazards; however, this salt can dry out and kill your grass. In this post, we will share tips on avoiding salt damage and saving your lawn for spring.
How to Protect Your Lawn
Protecting your lawn from salt damage this winter starts with prevention. Before applying salt, use a cover to shield nearby grass and prevent salt from soaking into the roots. Opt for gentler options like magnesium chloride instead of sodium chloride, which can harm your soil. If premium salt isn’t an option, consider using sand to manage icy walkways—it’s effective for melting snow and ice without damaging your lawn. For areas already affected, flush the soil with water in early spring to help restore its health and prevent lasting damage.
How To Protect Your Driveway
Protecting your driveway during New England winters starts with understanding the materials it’s made from—whether asphalt, concrete, or pavers. Avoid using harsh deicing salts, as they can cause cracking and deterioration, especially on concrete. Instead, opt for calcium magnesium acetate, which is gentler on surfaces. For asphalt driveways, seal coating in the fall can add an extra layer of protection against water and ice damage. Paver driveways benefit from polymeric sand to lock joints in place and prevent shifting. Regularly clear snow to minimize ice buildup, and consider using a snowblower instead of sharp-edged shovels to avoid surface scratches. These steps will help maintain your driveway’s durability through harsh winters. Snow mold occurs when the snow starts to melt, and once it’s there, you can’t do much to get rid of it faster. There are ways to prevent it, such as spraying a preventative fungicide before the first snow. Consider using preventive measures to maintain the quality of your grass.
How To Protect Your Landscaping
Winter salt can wreak havoc on your landscaping and plants, but a few proactive steps can help protect them. First, create physical barriers like burlap screens or plastic fencing to shield plants from salt spray and runoff. For sensitive plants, apply an anti-desiccant spray to their leaves to reduce moisture loss caused by salt exposure. When choosing deicing products, avoid sodium chloride and opt for calcium magnesium acetate or sand, which are less harmful to vegetation. Proper drainage is essential—ensure your soil and walkways direct melting saltwater away from garden beds. Finally, in early spring, rinse your plants and soil with fresh water to flush out any lingering salt, promoting healthy regrowth.
Choose Done Right Landscaping to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
We specialize in protecting your home and landscaping through the winter months. Contact us today at (781) 888-4070 for expert advice and services to safeguard your exterior this winter. Let us help you prepare your property for the season ahead! On a positive note, grass lost in colder weather is rarely a big problem. You might notice a few small patches, but most of your grass should survive the winter. Getting dead grass to come back in the spring is a relatively easy task that takes little time.
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